Hey, its sometime in the distant future. We didn’t listen, we didn’t do anything. Global warming turned to global heating, the environment is a mess. Corporations have taken over the role of the government. They even run the military. Genetic technology has exploded but not for any good purposes, they have spliced lions and sheep together. They have given human neurons to pigs. Is there anything worse than a smart pig? (Sorry a little obscure pipeline humor there.)
The divide between the haves and the have nots has widened. The haves live in ultra secure gated communities run by their employers. Life is good! Unless they lose their job. Then its out the gate with you and your family.
Out the gate is scary; it is chaos. Then there is the God’s Gardeners. Led by Adam One. He has nine Eve’s and a bunch of followers. They worship and honor God and God’s saints. Saint Euell Gibbons, Rachel Carson, and Oklahoma’s own Saint Karen Silkwood. They quote the Bible and sing hymns. They don’t eat meat, they are non-violent. They grow their own food.
This book is the story of the Gardeners. The book is fascinating. I give it three and a half stars out of four.
Check out the book’s web site. Lots of good information there. You can calculate your carbon footprint. You can enter YouTube hymn singing contest!
Sounds like a fascinating read Yogi. I always enjoy your book reviews.
Margaret Atwood is one of my favorite authors. I didn’t realize she had a new book out. Sounds like a variation on one of her favorite themes, a dismal future. Did you read Oryx and Crake?
I was going to ask also if you had read Oryx and Crake. So did you like this book? I am on the waiting list for this at the library.
@mountain.mama – no I didn’t read Oryx and Crake but I might after reading this last one.
@Kathy – yes I liked this book.
I read Oryx and Crake, too, for a book club. It was a fascinating tale, well done. I’m gad you’ve reminded me of this author. I need to check out her latest offering.